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Finnish inventor builds ice carousels in the shape of Olympic rings ahead The Winter Games
The Finish inventor Janne Käpylehto, joined by Finnish Olympic and Parolympic athletes, builds ice carousels in the shape of the Olympic rings on a frozen lake to encourage the national athletes ahead of the Beijing Olympic games.
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Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim.
Tokyo 2020 self-driving buses restart after hitting athlete
The self-driving bus service used to transport athletes and staff at the Tokyo 2020 Games was suspended after an accident injuring a visually-impaired Paralympian.
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